Harry is the reason I came to QPR! Rio Ferdinand heaps praise on new boss Redknapp

GOOD TO BE HERE: Ferdinand is excited about the prospect of linking up with Redknapp again [GETTY]

The former Manchester United defender was unveiled as a Rangers player and while admitting there was a mixture of personal and private reasons, Redknapp was the biggest single factor.

"When Harry made the call it was easy," Ferdinand said. "I started under him as a young player under him at West Ham and to finish my career playing underneath him is a kind of fairytale finish really.

“When Harry made the call it was easy”

Rio Ferdinand

“It’s a different proposition to what I’ve been used to but it’s a great challenge that I’m looking forward to.

“I play to win all the time whether its in training or in a match and that’s going to be the case here.

“We’ve got to win some games, get the points on the board. That’s the mentality when you play for Manchester United and it’s what I’ll do here.